Transfer: Tuchel confirms he will stay at Chelsea, news around Dembele, Lacazette and more
Dembele contract situation is something ‘we cannot control’
Barcelona advisor Jordi Cruyff has stated that the contract situation of winger Ousmane Dembele is not under the club’s control with the French star heading towards free agency.
Jordi told Sport as reported by Goal “The situation in respect to the renovation of Dembele is not easy. I believe that what is most important is that he continues helping the team and the rest will come.
“He has had a good game, like many players that are out of contact and search for a better contract. He continues helping the team to achieve the best objectives and aside from that, we cannot control.”
I will stay until the end of the season -Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that he will remain with the club until the end of the season despite the current trouble at the club.
He has been linked with Manchester United who is looking for a permanent manager to replace Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season.
Barcelona want Isak as Haaland’s replacement
Barcelona is ready to join the race for Real Sociedad forward Alexader Isak as a replacement for Borrusia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland who could join Manchester City in the summer.
The Catalan giants will have to fend off competition from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City for the Swedish international.
Roma look set to swoop for Lacazette
Roma has set sight on Alexander Lacazette with the French striker nearing the end of his Arsenal contract.
The current Gunners captain’s contract ends at the end of the season and no talks of renewal have taken place, with Roma looking to exploit that gap to land the star forward for free and have started holding talks with his representatives.
Barcelona to offer Riqui Puig to Wolves for Traore
Barcelona is hoping to convince Wolves to accept Riqui Puig in order to lower the fee required to sign Adama Traore permanently.
Traore joined Barcelona in January with an option to make the deal permanent for €30million but Barcelona are looking at alternatives to cut down the fee and that involves sending Puig who has been a bit-part player this season to the other side.
